You earned this refund. We'll help you claim it.
Small business owners who followed the rules and kept their employees paid during challenging times deserve their Employee Retention Credit (ERC) refund.
Don't let washington steal your refund
The federal government uses complex red tape to discourage small business owners from claiming their legitimate Employee Retention Credit refunds. We cut through the bureaucracy.
Exposing the government's delay strategy
Washington intentionally creates obstacles to discourage business owners from claiming their rightful refunds. We understand their playbook and know how to navigate it.
Two-Year Clock: Under IRC § 6532(a)(1), a refund suit must be filed within two years from the date the IRS mailed the Notice of Claim Disallowance.
Refund Bar: Once that deadline passes, IRC § 6514(a)(1) prohibits the IRS from paying your refund unless you have already filed a timely suit.
False Sense of Security: Filing a protest or appeal of the disallowance does not stop the clock. The statute keeps running even while you’re waiting.
Extension Illusion: Taxpayers may request an extension of time by filing IRS Form 907, but the IRS must countersign—and it is under no obligation to do so. Given current backlogs, most extensions are unlikely to be signed.
Our Mission
SaveMyClaim is a national pro bono effort to push back against this strategy.
We exist to:
Educate Small Businesses
We clearly explain your true legal options and deadlines, so you know exactly how Washington is trying to run out the clock on your rightful refund.
Preserve Your Rights
We take decisive, time-sensitive action to legally protect your claim, ensuring procedural technicalities don't rob you of the money you earned.
Expose Government Delay Tactics
We push back against mass denials and red tape, giving Main Street businesses the strength to fight for accountability in federal court.
FAQs
Common questions about Employee Retention Credit claims and our support process.
The most critical deadline is the Two-Year Clock. Under IRC § 6532(a)(1), you must file a refund suit within two years from the date the IRS mailed your Notice of Claim Disallowance. If this deadline passes, the IRS is prohibited from ever paying your refund, regardless of how strong your case is.
The "Third Option" is to sue the government for the refund. This option becomes necessary when you receive a Notice of Disallowance. A refund suit can be filed in either the U.S. District Court where your business is located or in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. This is often the only way to truly preserve your legal rights and stop the statute of limitations from expiring.
The content suggests this is a deliberate strategy, not just a technical issue. The government is attempting to: 1) Delay refunds long enough that businesses run out of money or patience; 2) Deny claims en masse to overwhelm taxpayers; and 3) Run out the statute clock so they never have to pay what they legally owe, betting that small businesses won't have the resources to fight expensive federal litigation.
No, absolutely not. This is a common and dangerous misconception. Filing a protest or appeal of the disallowance does not stop the clock. The two-year statute of limitations for filing a suit keeps running even while you are waiting for the IRS to review your appeal. The government is counting on this "False Sense of Security" to run out the clock on your claim.
You may request an extension by filing IRS Form 907, but you should not rely on this. The IRS must countersign the form to grant the extension, and they are under no legal obligation to do so. Given current IRS backlogs and the government's strategy of delay, most requested extensions are unlikely to be signed, meaning the two-year clock will keep ticking.
SaveMyClaim.com is a national pro bono effort dedicated to fighting the government's delay tactics. Our mission is to Educate small business owners about their true legal options, Expose the government's strategy, and help you Preserve your taxpayer rights so your refund isn't lost simply due to technicalities and intimidation.
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